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Ladysmith Federation is seeking to appoint a Family Support Worker to join its SEND team to work with parents and their children in their homes, or school and in groups to increase the skills, confidence and abilities of all family members to live their daily lives in a positive and safe way.
You will:
• Offer a whole family centred approach to families with complex needs and those requiring early help including emotional and practical support, building strong relationships;
• Manage the delivery of the Family Support service in line with the school plan and budget;
• Work in partnership with external agencies to support attendance initiatives, campaigns, parental responsibility measures and school attendance;
• Advise on effective Family Support for school staff and families and disseminate good practice;
• Prepare reports for the senior leadership team and governing body; ensure maintenance of accurate and factual records;
• Work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead and wider Senior Leadership Team to make referrals to appropriate services;
• Manage caseloads and maintain casework documentation;
• Build up knowledge and understanding of local resources that families are able to access.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants.
Please click the link below to access our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy. http://www.ladysmithfederation.net/web/policies/218959
Please use the application form attached below.
Please email application forms to lcarter@ladysmithfederation.net
